Gran Fondo Della Vernaccia

The Gran Fondo Della Vernaccia is one of Italy’s best cycling races as it combines the beauty of San Gimignano (a UNESCO world heritage site) together with the splendid hills of Tuscany. The professional organisation and the friendly and relaxing atmosphere of the Gran Fondo Della Vernaccia making this event in once in your lifetime experience! You’ll immerse the strong emotions of the competition but you’ll also feel joyful! This 5 star cycling holiday trip showcases Tuscan scenery and tradition cuisine using, local products. The competition itself is one of the most anticipated in the country and there is an average of 1,500 participants each year. The course is a part of different competitions including the UNESCO Cycling Tour and the Giro del Granducato di Toscana.

You can choose between three different courses. The Gran Fondo who is 165 km long and has an altitude of 2250m high, The Medio Fondo who is 111 km long and has an altitude of 1550m high. Would you rather cycle an shorter ride then you can cycle the Corto ride. This ride is 70 km long and has an altitude of 1100m. The competitive tracks are slightly shorter and sweeter than the previous edition. The symbolic climb will again be the one that goes through Cedda, Gaggiano and Pestello and leads to Castellina in Chianti.

Taste the wines of Vernaccia : it’s a wine produced in the San Gimignano area!
3 nights in hotel or quality agriturism in Colle val D’Elsa double room with breakfast with 1 dinner
Minivan and assistance during the whole stay
Gran Fondo della Vernacchia subscription competion pack and chrono chip
The beauty of San Gimignano (a UNESCO world heritage site)
After Pasta party